Flyers in Headlines from Voorhees to Sochi

Today is a big day for the Philadelphia Flyers. Rookie Camp starts for 25 players at 11:30 a.m. in Voorhees.

Wednesday was a big day for the Philadelphia Flyers, too. Their top prospect, Matvei Michkov, on loan to a different KHL team, saw a ton of ice-time and got on the scoresheet.

Michkov now is playing for HC Sochi and his team won, 5-4, in overtime. Michkov, the Flyers top draft pick in June, had two assists and two shots.

We also published a story on Flyers president Keith Jones talking about how he wants his team to play in this rebuilding season. Jones had a bunch of interesting things to say about the style of play he expects.

And two former Flyers landed PTO deals. Such are the passages of hockey life. One day you’re under contract and the next day you’re a free agent hoping to land another job.

There also was plenty of news — and fun reads — around the National Hockey League and the National Hockey Now network.

Including:

• Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy dissing the Aaron Rodgers-less New York Jets.
• Penguins defenseman Kris Letang informally practicing with the Canadiens.
• Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard meeting his hero Sidney Crosby
• And, Mike Babcock’s alleged invasion of privacy regarding his Blue Jackets players.

The links are below:

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Coming at 10 a.m.: What to look for at Flyers Rookie Camp.

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Around The National Hockey Network:

Boston Hockey Now: Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to Jets’ fans: “You guys are bleeped.”

Buffalo Hockey Now: NHL and players association are looking into Columbus coach Mike Babcock, who allegedly asked players to surrender their phones so he could view their personal photos.

Chicago Hockey Now: Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard sits down with boyhood hero Sidney Crosby.

Colorado Hockey Now: Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock already dealing with controversy.

Detroit Hockey Now: Former Red Wing Tomas Tatar a perfect fit for the Avalanche.

Florida Hockey Now: Recovering from injury, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk says he’s “feeling great.”

Los Angeles Hockey Now: Kings announce roster for Rookie Faceoff.

Montreal Hockey Now: Canadiens Rookie Camp holds value for development team.

Nashville Hockey Now: Three predictions for Predators’ season.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils sign goalie Keith Kinkaid.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: Josh Bailey bids farewell to Long Island.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang joins Canadiens’ informal workouts/

Vegas Hockey Now: Is Max Comtois another diamond in the rough for the Golden Knights?

Washington Hockey Now: Taking a look at the Hurricanes, one of the Capitals’ Metro rivals.